Guinea Insurance Plc As part of our transformation agenda, we are seeking the services of people who are humble, smart and hungry for success in a bid to create a world-class insurance services provider.

1.) Regional Heads

Location: Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt

Requirement

Successful candidates will be required to:

* Lead the business development initiatives of the Company for sustainable growth and development in the region.
* Plan and implement the overall marketing strategy, as well as, coordinate marketing and sales efforts within the region
* Design, Implement and facilitate annual marketing plan for the region
* Monitor and ensure the efficiency of the region’s new businesses, policy servicing and claims settlement systems
* Lead the development of marketing budgets and manage the region’s operating budget
* Identify opportunities to deepen relationship with brokers and clients through marketing events and fora
* Support market and competitor research efforts to ensure that the Company’s products and services are the best in the region
* Perform any other duties or serve other roles as required by the Executive Director, Marketing.

The Person

The right candidates must:

* Possess strong knowledge of marketing and in particular, insurance
* Possess strong knowledge of relationships amongst insurance practitioners in the region
* Possess first degree in any business or social science field from a reputable institution of higher learning
* Membership of CIIN,CIM or second degree will be an added advantage
* Possess minimum often years experience in marketing/sales, two of which should be in management position in a leading insurance/financial services organization

2.) Marketing Team Leads

Location: Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt

Successful candidates will be required to:

* Coordinate business development initiatives of the team directly and indirectly
* Coordinate all marketing and sales efforts amongst brokers/clients within the region
* Design, implement and facilitate annual marketing plan for the team
* Maintain an efficient system to manage the team’s new businesses, policy servicing and claims settlement systems
* Draw up marketing budgets and manage the team’s operating budget
* Identify opportunities to enhance the brand amongst brokers and clients
* Support market and competitor research efforts to ensure that the Company’s products and services are the best in the region
* Perform any other duties or serve other roles as required by the Regional lead

The Person

The right candidates must:

* Possess Strong knowledge of the insurance market
* Possess strong knowledge of brokers/clients needs
* Candidate must possess first degree in Insurance or social science field from a reputable institution of higher learning
* Membership of CIIN, CIM or second degree will be an added advantage
* Possess a minimum of seven years experience in marketing/sales, three of which should in brokers/direct marketing position with a leading insurance/ financial services organization:

3.) Marketing Team Members

Location: Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt

Requirement

Successful candidates will be required to:

* Coordinate business development initiatives of the team directly and indirectly
* Coordinate all marketing and sales efforts amongst brokers/clients within the Region
* Design, implement and facilitate annual marketing plan for the team
* Maintain an efficient system to manage the team’s new businesses, policy servicing and claims settlement systems
* Draw up marketing budgets and manage the team’s operating budget
* Identify opportunities to enhance the brand amongst brokers and clients
* Support market and competitor research efforts to ensure that the Company’s products and services are the best in the region
* Perform any other duties or serve other roles as required by the Regional Lead

The Person

The right candidates must:

* Possess Strong knowledge of the insurance market
* Possess strong knowledge of brokers/clients needs
* Possess first degree in insurance or social science field from a reputable institution of higher learning
* Possess minimum of 2:l upper credit
* Membership of CIIN, CIM or second degree will be an added advantage
* Minimum of two years experience in marketing/sales with a leading insurance/financial services organization.

4.) Team Lead, Oil and Gas

Requirement

Successful candidate will be required to;

* Develop strategies for identifying and prospecting direct clients and brokers
* Develop strategies for delivering excellent services to customers
* Develop strategies for maintaining enduring relationship with existing and potential clients
* Identify opportunities for new products development in Oil & Gas Sector
* Supervise activates of the Teams to ensure that Team Objectives are met
* Take full responsibility for meeting set targets for the Team
* Coordinate all marketing and sales efforts amongst brokers/clients
* Design, implement and facilitate annual marketing plan for the team identify opportunities to enhance the brand amongst brokers and clients
* Support market and competitor research efforts to improve the Company’s products and services for Oil & Gas sector.

The Person

The right candidate must

* Have good knowledge and understanding of oil and Gas understanding and marketing
* Have proven business development skills
* Possess minimum of second class lower or upper credit from leading higher institution.
* Possession of foreign training certificate in oil and Gas will be added advantage
* Minimum of 5 year experience in Oil and Gas from a reputable insurance company.

5.) Team Lead, Research and Development

Requirement

Successful candidate will be required to

* Design and develop templates for data collection and analysis
* Develop and implement appropriate techniques for market and competition analysis
* Produce reports of comparative analysis of the operating environment
* Provide periodic product performance reports.
* Carry out amendment/enhancement of existing products
* Liaise with statutory authorities to produce reports on competitors
* Co-ordinate effective periodic customer satisfaction survey
* Maintain database of customers and brokers
* Monitor and evaluate service level agreements for improvements

The Person

The right candidate must:

* Possess working knowledge of all aspect of strategic management
* Possess strong knowledge of Insurance and Company laws and related statutes
* Possess keen interest in statistical analysts
* Demonstrate ability to interpret financial reports
* Possess first degree in Actuarial Science from a reputable university
* Possess a minimum of 2:1
* Membership of CllN, or second degree will be an added advantage
* Possess a minimum of seven years experience in the industry, three of which should in similar role with a leading insurance/financial services organization.

6.) Brand Management Executive

Requirement

Successful candidate will be required to:

* Develop and maintain a superior brand management programme for the Company
* Support business development initiatives of the marketing teams
* Identify opportunities to enhance the brand amongst all stakeholders
* Maintain excellent relationship with relevant media
* Participate in the design and implementation of annual marketing plan
* Draw up budgets for branding and other corporate visibility initiatives
* Ensure the brand Guinea insurance remains a household name

The Person

The right candidate must:

* Possess good knowledge of the print, electronic and online media
* Possess good knowledge of insurance policvholders1 expectation
* Have prior experience and flair for the media industry
* Possess B.Sc. in Mass communication from a reputable institution of higher learning
* Possess a minimum of 2:2
* Possess minimum 5 years relevant experience, 3 of which must be from the mass media.

7.) Team lead, Finance and Accounts

Requirement

Successful candidate will be required to:

* Develop and direct the execution of major financial policies and procedures which are consistent and in compliance with current accepted accounting procedure and practices
* Ensure preparation of financial statements, budgets, forecasts of income and expense, cost analysts and related activities.
* Directs financial reporting and fiscal procedures
* Establish procedure and controls for efficient and effective operations of accounts payable as well as departmental financial and budget reports
* Write, monitor and ensure compliance with the organization’s accounting policy
* Coordinate budget development with all department heads and monitors the budget throughout the year
* Timely rendition of statutory returns
* Liaise with external auditors, tax authorities etc to ensure full compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements
* Monitor departmental performance against benchmark to ensure achievement
* Coordinate and monitor cost expense management strategies
* Ensure timely and efficient reconciliation of balance sheet and P& L items
* Ensure best practices in both internal and external financial activities

The Person

The right candidate must

* Have first degree in Accounting
* Professional qualification ie. ACA, ACCA, CPA
* Minimum of 10 years experience.

8.) Team Lead, Investment

Requirement

Successful candidate will be required to:

* Monitor investments market with respect to achieving stated objectives
* Vet all investment proposals
* Assists in developing investment policies and processes
* Provide investment analyses and reports to facilitate decision making
* Ensure compliance with statutory regulations as it relates to investments

The Person

The right candidate must:

* Have first degree in a Finance or related discipline
* Have professional qualification i.e. CIS, CFA, ACA or ACCA ICAN
* Have a strong understanding of the legal and regulatory framework of Insurance business and investment, asset management and strategic management
* Have good knowledge of the money, capital and real estate markets, financial analysis and portfolio modeling and management
* Minimum of 7 years experience in related role

9.) Accounting/Finance Executives

Requirement

Successful candidates will be required to:

* Ensure that daily transactions are recorded, posted and reconciled to reflect an up to date financial position
* Analyze returns for all transactions to ensure debit notes and receipts tally with schedules and tellers
* Prepare and update production and collection summary reports for management information
* Ensure receipts and debit notes for transaction are correctly raised errors on debit notes
* Post VAT on Commissions on transactions
* Compile list of VAT defaulters for appropriate actions
* File all debit notes, receipts, tellers, schedule of risks, schedule of payments and other documents
* Process petty cash retirement
* Post expenses to required expense account
* General ledger Management
* Preparation of management account schedules
* Ensures the maintenance of updated Asset Register
* Manage and ensure strict follow up on all advances given to staff to ensure timely retirement
* Liaise with all account officers to the company’s bank accounts in various banks with regards to all bank transactions
* Ensures prompt and complete preparation of all relevant reports.

The Person

The right candidate must

* Have minimum of 2:1
* Have working knowledge of generally acceptable account practice
* Have a minimum of 2-3 two years experience in accounting function.

10.) Team Lead Administration

Requirement

Successful candidates will be required to:

* Contribute to establishment of policies, procedure and work schedule for Administration Department
* Identify needs, evaluate options and make recommendations on procurement
* Maintain a safe and secure working environment
* Provide leadership to team members by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring and appraising job results; initiating, coordinating and enforcing systems, policies and procedures
* Process requirements, negotiate prices and ensure delivery of quality goods and services
* Complete special projects by organising and coordinating information and requirements; planning, arranging and meeting schedules; monitoring results
* Ensure the provision of business supportive infrastructure and facilities

The Person

The right candidate must:

* Strong knowledge of facilities management
* Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory and statutory requirement
* Have first degree in any business or social science field with a minimum of 2;2 from a reputable institution of higher learning
* Have a minimum of 7 years experience; 3 must be at similar role in a reputable company.

11.) Human Resources Executive

Requirement

Candidate will be required to:

* Implement effective HR strategies aimed to acquire and retain highly motivated workforce that will drive Guinea Insurance strategic objectives.
* Implement an enterprise-wide performance management framework that will drive enterprise, business unit and individual performance and career development against defined key performance indicators
* Implement an effective manpower plan that will drive the recruiting and retaining key talent
* Implement Guinea Insurance training curriculum & plan to ensure optimal competencies and skills for each job role within Guinea Insurance
* Coordinate employee reward strategies, policies and programmes.

The Person

The right candidate must:

* Have working knowledge of all aspect of human resources functional areas
* Have working knowledge of Nigerian Labour law and related statutes
* Have first degree in any business or social science field from a reputable institution of higher learning.
* Have minimum of 2.1/Upper credit
* Have a minimum of two years experience in an HR role.

12.) Head, Risk Management

Requirement

Successful candidate will be required to:

* Deliver efficient underwriting. Claims, Reinsurance and survey operations in the company.
* Contribute to the overall strategic positioning of Guinea insurance Plc.
* Contribute to developing and maintaining strong relationship with Brokers,
* Agents and Clients with a view to fostering goodwill for the Company
* Work in concert with risks Management service providers to ensure prudent and scientific assessment and rating of risks in order to achieve and sustain underwriting profit.
* Ensure the adoption of proactive underwriting, claims and reinsurance method and advise management and direct reports alike of latest developments and trends in the market
* Formulate and ensure Implementation of the company’s technical policies
* Liaise with the other departments in the Company to ensure proper and timely rendering of returns and documents.
* Supervise the day to day activities in the department
* Motivate and Identify the training needs and manpower development of staff in the department
* Participate in the development of new products to service new and existing clients.
* Contribute to the development of Guinea’s corporate Marketing Strategy.
* Ensure customers satisfaction at all times.

The Person

The right candidate must

* Possess first degree / HND with a minimum of second class lower division in Social Science/ Humanities from a reputable institution of higher learning
* Be an Associate Membership of Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria / London
* A sound knowledge of General Insurance underwriting; claims administration, reinsurance end survey operations
* Minimum of 10 years post-graduation experience, 5 of which must be at similar role in a leading insurance company.

13.) Team Lead, Claims

Requirement

Successful candidates will be required to:

* Provide the team with supervisory and technical leadership required to achieve business objectives
* Develop and implement excellent claims operations
* Drive performance in individuals and team
* Ensure compliance with statutory requirements
* Coach and mentor young professionals
* Draw underwriters’ and marketers’ attention to intolerable physical and moral hazards
* Recommend risks improvement measures
* Make technical input to aid effective risks management
* Coordinate compilation of various reports for regulatory authorities
* Ensure excellent claim’s service delivery
* Represent the company at crucial meetings
* Makes technical and business recommendations to manage.

The Person

The right candidate must

* Possess first degree / HND with a minimum of second class lower division in Social Science/ Humanities from a reputable institution of higher learning
* Be an Associate Membership of Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria / London
* At least 5 years in claims management and administrations
* A sound knowledge of General Insurance underwriting;
* Excellent leadership, verbal, written communications and computer skills
* At least 5 active years in similar role in a reputable insurance company
* Have a minimum of ten years post-graduation experience in relevant role.

14.) Team Lead, Underwriting

Requirement

Successful candidates will be required to:

* Provide the team with supervisory and technical leadership required to achieve business objectives
* Develop and implement excellent underwriting operations
* Drive performance in individuals and team
* Ensure compliance with regulatory statutory requirements
* Coach and mentor young professionals
* Draw marketers’ attention to intolerable physical and moral hazards
* Recommend risks improvement measures
* Make technical input to aid effective risk management
* Coordinate compilation of various reports to aid management decisions
* Coordinate compilation of various reports for regulatory authorities
* Makes technical and business recommendations to management.

The Person

The right candidate must

* Be proactive and attach great importance to integrity
* Possess First degree /HND with a minimum of second class Lower division in Social Science/ Humanities from a reputable institution of higher learning
* Be an Associate Membership of Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria / London
* At least 5 active years in similar role in a reputable insurance company
* Have a minimum of 10 years post-graduation experience in relevant role.

15.) Team Lead, Reinsurance

Requirement

Successful candidate will be required to :

* Coordinated and supervise activities of the unit to ensure conformity with the business objectives and regulatory guidelines
* Advise on apportionment and placement of risks to treaty and local facultative reinsurers
* Design a prudent and suitable reinsurance arrangement for the company to protect it against adverse risk exposure
* Review list of insurance companies to transact business with and make recommendation to the Head Risk Management
* Formulate action plans for market penetration in reinsurance marketing
* Take necessary and prompt corrective actions to ensure the achievement of the objectives of the unit
* Submit reports on the units operations to the Head Risk Management and recommend remedial actions to correct deviations from plan.
* Ensure timely rendition of returns to treaty reinsurers
* Analyze risk/profit/underwriting statistics to determine treaty capacity of the company for the incoming financial year
* Prepare annual budget of the unit for approval by the Head Risk Management
* Train subordinates on the job to improve on their skills.
* Convene and direct meetings with direct reports to review operational activities.

The Person

The right candidate must

* Possess strong knowledge of treaty and facilitative reinsurance arrangements
* Possess strong knowledge of the insurance industry, statutory and regulatory guidelines
* Possess first degree/HND with a minimum of second class lower division in Social Sciences/Humanities from a reputable institution of higher learning
* Be an Associate Membership of Chartered Insurance institute of Nigeria/London
* At least 5 active years in similar role in a reputable insurance company
* Have a minimum of 10 years post graduation experience in relevant role.

16.) Team Lead, Information Technology

Requirement

Successful candidates will be required to:

* Lead IT Department operational and strategic planning ,including fostering innovation, planning projects, and organizing and negotiating the allocation of resources
* Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade and support of all IT systems, including servers, PCs, operating systems, hardware, software, and peripherals
* Benchmark, analyze, report and make recommendations for the improvement and growth of the IT infrastructure and IT systems.
* Oversee provision of end-user services, including help desk and technical support services
* Work with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology implementations
* Direct research on potential technology solutions in support of procurement efforts
* Keep current with the latest technologies
* Manage financial aspects of the IT Department, including purchasing, budgeting and budget review
* Develop business case justifications and cost/benetit analyses for IT spending and initiatives
* Approve and oversee projects and project portfolio
* Develop and implement all IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing and service provision
* Develop requests for proposal
* Negotiate and administer vendor, outsourcing and consultant contracts and service agreements
* Practice asset management for IT hardware, software and equipment
* Manage IT staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development evaluation, evaluation and disciplinary actions
* Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization’s executives, department heads and end-users regarding pertinent IT activities.

The Person

The right candidate must

* Possess strong technical knowledge of network and PC operation system
* Possess strong technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and standards
* Possess extensive application support experience
* Possess proven experience in IT infrastructure planning and development
* Possess excellent understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives
* Possess in-depth knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws
* Possess strong understanding of human resources management principles, practices and procedures
* Possess strong understanding of project management principles
* Demonstrate ability to conduct and direct research into IT issues and products as required
* Demonstrate ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language
* Demonstrate ability to perform general mathematical calculations for the purpose of creating business cases, budgets and so on.
* Candidates must possess B.Sc, HND in computer Sciences from a reputable institution of higher learning
* Relevant professional qualifications
* Minimum of 10 years experience in ICT, 2 of which must be in the Insurance Industry.

17.) Team Lead, Credit Control

Requirement

Successful candidates will be required to:

* Plan, direct and control the current to medium term strategies of the unit to ensure conformity with the business strategy
* Supervise the activities of staff of the sections to ensure timely and efficient service delivery
* Co-ordinate and monitor prompt follow up and collection of premium payments from brokers/agents/clients
* Ensure proper allegation of various payment made by customers against debit/credit notes for accuracy of records.
* Monitor and follow up returned cheques to ensure timely replacement by clients
* Ensure that reminders/statement of accounts are prepared promptly and sent to brokers/clients on outstanding premium.
* Maintain positive relations with brokers/agents and handle debt recovery issues with tact and diplomacyLiaise with Unit Heads within the Technical and Business Development group to follow up outstanding premium payments
* Submit periodic reports on the company’s credit position to the Group head
* Review and approve monthly statement of accounts to be sent to brokers/agents to keep them informed on their outstanding balance
* Review the company’s credit control system for currency and appropriateness
* Ensure prompt reconciliation of brokers/agents accounts to generate information on brokers/agents financial standing with the company.

The Person

The right candidate must

* Possess strong accounting knowledge
* Demonstrate strong credit analysis abilities
* Candidate must have Bachelors degree/HND in Accounting from a reputable institution of higher learning
* Minimum of 5 years industry experience of which 3 must be at middle management level in a credit control function.

General Requirement

All successful candidates must:

* Be proactive and attach great importance to integrity and transparency
* Possess strong analytical minds and pay attention to details
* Excellent leadership, verbal, written communications and computer skills
* Be excellent team players with drive and great interpersonal skills
* Be able to cope with change, be flexible and handle uncertain
* Possess strong presentation skills
* Be able to cope with change, to be flexible and handle uncertainty
* Be able to make sense of issues, identify and solve problems and “think on one’s feet
* Be result oriented
* Be able to maintain appropriately directed energy and stamina, to exercise self-control and learn new behaviors
* Possess ability to exhibit tact and diplomacy in negotiations
* Demonstrate ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment
* For all leading role relevant training from leading business schools would be a clear advantage.

Application Deadline
27th January, 2010

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send comprehensive CV as a word attachment on or before 27th January, 2011 to: [email protected]

Related posts:

1. JOBS IN A LEADING INSURANCE FIRM(Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ilorin)
2. Hot Jobs at Emel Group(Abuja,Lagos,Benin, Port-Harcourt) for Graduates
3. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR MARKETERS(Abuja,Lagos,Port-Harcourt)
4. Business Development Manager and Sales Executives(Lagos,Abuja,Port-Harcourt)
5. Somotek Nigeria limited Recruiting Graduates(Lagos,Port-harcourt,Kaduna)